Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match called off due to rain, both teams finish winless

Hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, Pakistan thus ended their disastrous campaign without registering a single victory.
The pitch and ground covers as heavy rain falls ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, which was abandoned (Photo | AP)
The pitch and ground covers as heavy rain falls ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, which was abandoned (Photo | AP)
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RAWALPINDI: The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh here on Thursday was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain.

Hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, Pakistan thus ended their disastrous campaign without registering a single victory.

Bangladesh, too, concluded their journey without a win and will go back home with plenty to introspect.

One point will be shared by both teams.

Pakistan has attracted criticism for their forgettable outing in the tournament, which included a six-wicket defeat at the hands of traditional rivals India in Dubai.

This is the second time a match has been called off without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi, the first being the washout between South Africa and Australia earlier this week.

The pitch and ground covers as heavy rain falls ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, which was abandoned (Photo | AP)
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